Museums · South East England
Farnborough, Hampshire
In or near Pirbright.
Farnborough is a town located in the Rushmoor district of Hampshire, England. It has a population of around 60,652 as of the 2021 census and is an important centre of aviation, engineering and technol
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Farnborough (Main) · 0.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the museum in Farnborough, Hampshire, the nearest railway station is Farnborough (Main), which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for the location is GU14 7AT. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Farnborough is a town located in the Rushmoor district of Hampshire, England. It has a population of around 60,652 as of the 2021 census and is an important centre of aviation, engineering and technology. The town is probably best known for its association with aviation, including Samuel Cody, Farnborough Airport, the Farnborough International Airshow, Royal Aircraft Establishment and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Farnborough is a town located in the Rushmoor district of Hampshire, England. It has a population of around 60,652 as of the 2021 census and is an important centre of aviation, engineering and technology. The town is probably best known for its association with aviation, including Samuel Cody, Farnborough Airport, the Farnborough International Airshow, Royal Aircraft Establishment and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
Farnborough began to grow and develop more rapidly from the late 18th century onwards, driven by improved transportation links and its proximity to the expanding metropolis of London. The construction of the London and South Western Railway in the 1830s, with a station at Farnborough, greatly enhanced the town's accessibility and connectivity. This, combined with its healthy climate and picturesque rural setting, attracted an influx of wealthy London commuters and helped transform Farnborough into more of a suburban residential area. From 1830 to 1850, Farnborough's population grew from around 400 to over 800, as new housing developments and services were established to cater for the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2900, -0.7500
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Rushmoor
- Parish
- Rushmoor, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU14 7AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aldershot
- Nearest railway station
- Farnborough (Main) — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Farnborough, Hampshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Fairnborough Air Show 1952
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Samuel Cody
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farnborough, Hampshire?
- Farnborough, Hampshire is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU14 7AT), in the parish of Rushmoor, unparished area.
- What is Farnborough, Hampshire?
- Farnborough is a town located in the Rushmoor district of Hampshire, England. It has a population of around 60,652 as of the 2021 census and is an important centre of aviation, engineering and technol
- How do I get to Farnborough, Hampshire?
- The nearest railway station is Farnborough (Main), about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU14 7AT.
- Is Farnborough, Hampshire a protected site?
- Yes — Farnborough, Hampshire is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Farnborough, Hampshire?
- The nearest railway station is Farnborough (Main), about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU14 7AT.